Here is version two with the following changes as per your recommendations: - More space between title and music/composer name. - Bracket removed - the StaffGroup used was causing the spacing issues pointed out by harpsi. Until I know of a way to correct that within LP the bracket will not be used. ...

...that the stem direction of a note on the middle line varies depending on the melody direction. ... You mean in a certain, algorithmic way? Or trying to avoid too much flipping of stems? What I perceived so far is: generally draw those stems downwards. In vocal scores draw them generally upwards....

Thanks for the comments so far, nice to get some feedback from professionals. Your idea is to keep staff pairs in the spacing, like 1 tight 2 wide 3 tight 4 wide 5. Is that right? Personally I would adjust that, so that it becomes less pronounced. First and second systems would get a more harmonic l...

I have always been taught, and followed, the doctrine that the stem direction of a note on the middle line varies depending on the melody direction. However, it seems that most modern literature (such as Ross) as well as most contemporary music always uses a stem down, which seems unwantedly restric...

New user on this forum, but been lurking for a while. As someone who's disgusted with the state of most modern "music engraving", it's refreshing to find others that actually care about craftsmanship and quality. I'm looking for some commentary on my scores, mostly for in-house choir use so far. Thi...